Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners discuss alternative approaches to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and some of the pitfalls with traditional methods. They introduce Designs for Health's new medical food, Ovaben, which is used to support the metabolic imbalances characteristic of PCOS. This product contains myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol, two naturally occurring isomers of inositol. Myo-inositol (MI) and D-chiro-inositol (DCI) have been recognized as important forms of inositol in human physiology and may be conditionally essential in PCOS patients. MI and DCI can be synthesized in the body, however, this conversion has been shown to be suboptimal in patients with PCOS.

Other products used to support PCOS the practitioners touch on:

Metabolic Synergy

Phosphatidylcholine

GLA 240

Berberine Synergy

DIM Avail

Vitamin D

Fish Oil

NAC

Bio:

Michael JurgelewiczDC, DACBN, DCBCN

Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, has been studying nutrition and wellness for the past 10 years. He has a B.S. degree in Health & Wellness, a B.S. degree in Anatomy, and is a Doctor of Chiropractic. He is Board Certified in Nutrition by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, and a Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition. He is also active in continuing education through the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board. Dr. Jurgelewicz’s academic training and clinical experience in functional medicine position him as an authority in the management of a variety of chronic health conditions.

Sarah LoBicsoND

SARAH LOBISCO, ND, is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport’s College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM). She is licensed in Vermont as a naturopathic doctor and holds a Bachelor of Psychology from State University of New York at Geneseo. Dr. LoBisco speaks professionally on integrative medical topics, has several journal publications, and is a candidate for postdoctoral certification in functional medicine. She currently has a private integrative medicine consulting practice located in Ballston Spa, New York, where she incorporates her training in holistic medical practices with conventional medicine. Her book BreakFree Medicine is due to be released this coming year.

Camille GallingerCN

Camille Gallinger is a Certified Nutritionist with post-graduate training in clinical nutrition from American Health Sciences University and the American Association of Nutrition Consultants (AANC). She is also a Certified Herbalist, having studied at the former Center for Herbal Studies in Corvallis, OR. As a member of the Nutrition Support Team, Camille serves as a writer and nutrition health educator, training Designs for Health customer service representatives. She supports comprehensive recovery by sharing her passion for the principles of nutrition through comprehensive functional/metabolic testing and specific supplement recommendations. Camille also maintains a private nutrition counseling practice, educating both patient groups and medical professionals.

Rebecca MurrayAPRN, FNP, CDE

Rebecca Murray APRN, FNP, CDE has been a board certified
Family Nurse Practitioner for over 28
years who specializes in the “integrative
approach” to the prevention, evaluation
and treatment of medical problems. After
graduating from Columbia University
and spending 12 years in critical care
medicine observing first hand the ravages
of chronic disease states that could have
been prevented, she decided to obtain her Master’s Degree in primary health
care as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in order to allow her
the autonomy to practice preventative medicine. Her areas of focus and
specialty include: metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance, obesity/weight
management, evaluation/management and prevention of diabetes (area of
certification), hormonal imbalances/PCOS, risk reduction of estrogen-related
cancers, and “medical nutrition therapy” for multiple health-related problems.
Currently Rebecca is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing at Yale University
(Adjunct Faculty), a preceptor for Yale University FNP students at the West Side
School Based Health Center, and has her own private practice in Groton, CT,
specializing in holistic and integrative medicine. She has written numerous
articles in peer-reviewed medical journals (including the CEU program on
PCOS for an NP journal), and serves on local, regional, and state-wide task
forces that focus on the growing epidemic of childhood and adult obesity.
Rebecca speaks locally and nationally at professional conferences on the use of
nutritional approaches to the prevention and treatment of numerous chronic
health conditions. She views herself as a “perpetual student” as EVERYDAY
there is more to learn that can help us as practitioners to optimize the health
of our patients.

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